--- title: ATA Action Briefs - Telebehavioral Health --- [![American Telemedicine Association](https://info.americantelemed.org/hubfs/AtaDevbucket_February2019/Images/logo-ata.svg "American Telemedicine Association")](https://www.americantelemed.org/) - [Join](https://info.americantelemed.org/membership-landing-page-1?hsLang=en) - [About Us](https://www.americantelemed.org/about-us/) - [Contact Us](https://www.americantelemed.org/contact-us/) - [Login](https://www.americantelemed.org/login?redirect-after-login=https://www.americantelemed.org/) - [Membership](https://www.americantelemed.org/membership/) - [News](https://www.americantelemed.org/news/) - [Policy](https://www.americantelemed.org/policy/) - [Events](https://americantelemed.connectedcommunity.org/events/calendar) - [Member Connection](https://americantelemed.connectedcommunity.org/home) - [Resources](https://www.americantelemed.org/resource/) - [Join](https://info.americantelemed.org/membership-landing-page-1?hsLang=en) - [About Us](https://www.americantelemed.org/about-us/) - [Contact Us](https://www.americantelemed.org/contact-us/) - [Login](https://www.americantelemed.org/login?redirect-after-login=https://www.americantelemed.org/) - [About Us](https://www.americantelemed.org/about-us/) - [Board of Directors](https://www.americantelemed.org/about-us/board-of-directors/) - [Staff](https://www.americantelemed.org/about-us/staff/) - [Past Presidents](https://www.americantelemed.org/about-us/past-presidents/) - [Contact Us](https://www.americantelemed.org/contact-us/) - [News](https://www.americantelemed.org/news/) - [ATA News](https://www.americantelemed.org/category/ata-news/) - [Press Releases](https://www.americantelemed.org/category/press-releases/) - [In the News](https://www.americantelemed.org/category/in-the-news/) - [Events](https://americantelemed.connectedcommunity.org/events/calendar) - [Policy](https://www.americantelemed.org/policy/) - [Federal Activity](https://www.americantelemed.org/policy/federal-activity/) - [State Activity](https://www.americantelemed.org/policy/state-activity/) - [Communities](https://www.americantelemed.org/communities/) - [Resources](https://www.americantelemed.org/resource/) - [Telehealth Basics](https://www.americantelemed.org/resource/why-telemedicine/) - [Research](https://www.americantelemed.org/resource/research/) - [Practice Guidelines](https://www.americantelemed.org/resource/learning-development/) - [Recorded Content](https://www.americantelemed.org/resource/recorded-content/) - [Reference](https://www.americantelemed.org/resource/reference/) - [Membership](https://www.americantelemed.org/membership/) [703-373-9600](tel:+17033739600) # ATA Action Briefs **Actionable Insights on Key Industry Topics** Insightful reports, case studies and resources to help explain to legislators and government agencies, regulators, purchasers and other stakeholders that telehealth is safe, effective and necessary to increase access to quality care, and create value for payers consumers and providers. ## ATA Action Briefs [Return to Action Briefs home](https://info.americantelemed.org/ata-action-briefs?hsLang=en) # TELEBEHAVIORAL HEALTH FOR EMPLOYERS ### Proven Approach Improves Outcomes, Boosts Productivity, and Lowers Costs Mental health and substance abuse disorders (MH/SUD) are putting additional pressure on employers who are already struggling to keep up with the impacts of rising healthcare costs. Challenges in addressing MH/SUD include a shortage of providers (especially in rural areas), stigma that may hold employees back from seeking care, and the difficulty of fitting mental health services around work and family obligations. There is a solution, however, that is proven to be affordable and effective in reducing treatment costs and productivity losses due to behavioral health issues. **Access the brief** To access the report submit the form below. 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